HOW TO MAKE A NUMBER 1 CAKE

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[@sandrashack8867]

Omg you make it look sooo easy! Just wish I could get royal icing to roll where I live, as need to make a 1st birthday cake this month.

[@IeshaRosay]

Hey! Love this tutorial. I am planning to make a number 1 cake. Just wanted to know what recipe you used for this 10inch square. I can see it was sliced into 4 layers. Was this only one 10inch cake sliced or two? X

[@everculisoundtechvlog9717]

I love this. Thank

[@TaslimaBegum-dz9bp]

That is awesome! What is the cake and buttercream recipes you used?

[@juliehughes5243]

Thank you Billie. I think my fondant has gone past it and I may have to go and buy more. This morning I tried using trex instead of cornflower as I thought the icing was drying out too much, (had seen this on another KZbin video) but I can't get it to roll now without breaking. Before I bin it and start again, I'll try your suggestion of doing it in sections. Thank you so much. Julie 😚

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Julie Hughes Hi Julie, how did it go yesterday? xx

[@sarahwalley8820]

Hi, please can you let me know the quantities you used for this? Also the bake time? Thank you so much!

[@brandijoyce2021]

How much fondant did you use to cover the cake?

[@ilyguitar123]

Super helpful!

[@mariannelouise91]

Any chance you could confirm the quantities of cake mix to suit this tin?

[@AnnaDonaldson-ds8or]

How much fondant did you use please x

[@mwlrecipesforthenextgenera2744]

Such a good tutorial! I bought a slab from the supermarket they made it fresh for me was perfect for this number 1 cake

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

That’s so lovely to hear! Thank you so much and well done for making a number 1 ☺️☺️xx

[@cathyjasper849]

Thank you it was just what I needed

[@lloydmcintyre1019]

Were do you get your foam boards please

[@jacquelinebarrios1492]

I have to make an number 1 soon and thank you for making this!

[@keonscorner516]

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[@lovelylady_9077]

Could you do a number 8? C: great video!

[@rebeccapearson7677]

Where do I get the Foam Board? Thank you, Becky

[@prettiestleogurl30]

that looks great, hope you have a number 2 tutorial lol! I'll be checking your chanel out!

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Thanks Lorrie! I'll add a number two cake to my list 😘

[@nicj6354]

hi how many 10 inch cakes do i need? three?

[@chelseamitchell4839]

This was the perfect example i need to try thank you. Do you accept orders if so where i can i purchase?

[@thecake.factory]

Hi, thanks for an awesome video, I can't believe I didn't think of this, there is hardly any wastage. The other tutorials I have seen just place a large number one and cut it out. I need to make this for 60 people, what size would you recommend?

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+TheCakeFactory hi ☺️ you're very welcome! Im glad it was helpful! I'd use a 12" square for 60 portions. Good luck with your cake! Billie x

[@margaretkeating3857]

Have you any idea weigh wise how much fondant it takes to cover the 1. I'm pricing a cake like this. Thanks

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Margaret Keating hi Margaret, I'm so sorry I've only just seen this so I'm probably way too late to help you. It will depend on what fondant brand you use but I'd probably always go for 1.5-2kg depending on how strong the fondant is. You will have some offcuts left over but I always prefer to have too much than find that I have to roll my fondant super thin because I don't have quite enough xx

[@krishCricketofficial7910]

Hey hii, I'm from India followed ur tutorial n the cake turned out perfect,every body was saying wow,thank u so much for this tutorial,keep posting dear lots of love n hugs tc.....

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Oh fantastic! I’m so pleased!! Well done, thank you so much for letting me know xx

[@dinadarweish6768]

Love this tutorial! Going to try next weekend. But I was wondering if you could tell me how much fondant icing I would need x

[@dinadarweish6768]

I have just read the comments so I know how much icing! But how many 10inch cakes should I make? two?

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi Dina, I make one 10" cake mix made from 500g butter, 500g sugar, 500g self raising and 10 eggs and split that between two 10" tins :) Good luck with your cake! Let me know how you get on :) Billie xx

[@carlyrio7968]

​@SweetieDarlingCakes hi did you use salted butter or unsulted please? 🎉

[@mohammedrusthi529]

amazing work

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Thank you so much Mohammed 💕 I really appreciate that 🙏

[@rachellowe2681]

Hi, I'm making my son's birthday cake it's the number one but I've bought the cake mold which is about 23cm but what icing would you recommend? As I've used supermarket ones and hobbycraft and both stick to the sides or aren't big enough!

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi Rachel, Massa Ticino fondant icing every time! It’s more expensive but you need less and it’s absolutely amazing! You can get it from The Cake Decorating Company website xx

[@juliehughes5243]

Hi, I'm trying to make a number 1 cake for my grandson's birthday on Saturday. It's gone midnight and I've given up!, My cake is slightly lager than yours as I made it from a tray bake tin plus a 9ins square to give me two layers. The bit I'm struggling with is getting the fondant icing on the cake without it ripping as I try to lift it in to place. I've re-rolled it five times now but as it's quite a bit bigger than my 16inch rolling pin, I'm having difficulty lifting it into place. Any suggestions of what I might try in the morning - I've had enough now! Thanks Julie

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Julie Hughes Hi Julie, I'm so sorry you're having a difficult time :( If you have enough fondant to roll it a bit thicker, I'd try that to buy yourself some stretch leeway. You can also try rubbing a small amount of cornflour over your fondant so there aren't any sticky patches anywhere, then putting your rolling pin at the top of your fondant and rolling backwards until all of your fondant is rolled up onto your rolling pin like a Swiss roll. You can then lift it to your cake, start at the base and roll your pin forward to unroll it all as you move across the cake. The last thing I'd suggest if none of that is working, is to ice it in panels, cutting rectangles to fit each section around the number one and then the actual number one on top. It will be time-consuming and fiddly and you'll need something to cover up the joins (some piping or some fondant ropes or strips) but if you can't get the fondant on in one go then this is the next best thing :) So much good luck! I'll be thinking of you and I really hope it works out well! Billie xx

[@bonniecakes7777]

This was very helpful!

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Bonnie Cakes thank you Bonnie! I'm so pleased ☺️ xx

[@bernadettedavid8578]

Very nice tutorial. Could you do a #4 carved caked tutorial

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Bernadette David thank you so much ❤️ it's on my list 😊 xx

[@rydapin]

Bernadette David this is exactly what I need right now :(

[@sylvesterhouse7467]

How do you cover with two color fondant? i need to make a minion one.

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Sylvester House you can either do it in sections or cover it all in one go like I did then add sections of the other colour fondant on top- that's probably the easiest way xx

[@genesis7552003]

good job.

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Chris Romero thanks Chris! xx

[@louisediacci1163]

So if you are using a 10" square cake what size board have you ended up using? Love this tutorial, need to attempt a number 1 soon myself!! Thank you x

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi Louise, this number 1 had to be woodland themed with a message in front of it and some animals on the board so I used a 20" x 14" board. The actual number 1 will be about 16" long from top to bottom if you use a 10" tin so as long as it's at least 18" long it will fit :) Let me know how your cake goes! Billie xx

[@louisediacci1163]

SweetieDarlingCakes Hi Billie, your tutorial REALLY helped and made the number 1 cake I made so simple! Don't seem to be able to attach a photo but i was so pleased - GREAT TUTORIAL - THANK YOU!! x

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Louise Diacci hi Louise! I'm so happy to hear it went well! I'd love to see a photo, you could send it via Facebook (Sweetie Darling Cakes) or Instagram (sweetie_darling_cakes) or email ([e-mail]) if you have time ☺️ Billie xx

[@keke9830]

What type of fondant would you recommend for better taste

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Massa Ticino, for sure ☺️xx

[@thatsstarryk]

Where did u get cardboard you used from ?, it's prefect

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi Kaygee, it's from Hobbycraft :)

[@KR-vm6es]

Hi, I need your help and suggestions to make number 1 shape cake for 70 people how much inch do you think I should make and in how many layer's? Please reply

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Kaukab Razvi hi Kaukab, I think that would be difficult to get 70 portions from a number 1. I'd do a normal number 1 cake so it's not extra difficult to cover in fondant then I'd do an extra round or square cake that can just stay in the kitchen and when the number 1 cake is cut up, the spare cake can be cut up too and it all just looks like it's all come from the number 1 ☺️xx

[@yasminehayles692]

Could decorate one in butter cream please. Thank you.

[@liacakes8273]

I like it 😋😍😍😍 Iam from indonesia👍

[@fh7463]

That's really good! Can you make a fire truck /engine cake?

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

I'll add it to the list!! Such a great idea :) Billie xx

[@likithab3999]

I need an 8kg cake so can you help me with the quantities?

[@everculisoundtechvlog9717]

Wow

[@TwerkMeEd]

How much fondant did you use and what brand/recipe ?

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Azalia Villa hi Azalia, I used about 1.25kg of Massa Ticino :) Billie xx

[@amykingman2672]

What did the length abd width of this end up being please?x

[@laraadeyemi9558]

thank you so much

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

You're welcome again :) x

[@pjuddy82]

Hi great video what size cake board would be suitable with a little space for decorations on the board please

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hey Paul, if you're doing the same size as this one and working from a 10" tin the whole length of the cake including fondant will be around 16" so I'd suggest going for a rectangle board of maybe 20" x 14" then you'll have plenty of room around the sides of the cake and it won't looked squished in at the top and bottom ☺️ Billie x

[@pjuddy82]

+SweetieDarlingCakes lovely thanks don't suppose you know if I can get a green one that big 😃

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Paul Judd (JUDDY) ahh I don't think so... I've only seen round and squares as coloured boards. I'd cover the board with green fondant, use a bit of piping jelly or water with some fondant dissolved into it to stick it. It's a bit of extra time but it'll be worth it for the overall look ☺️

[@pjuddy82]

+SweetieDarlingCakes thank you very much board all sorted doing it in a couple of wks in the night garden theme proper nervous I'll put a pick up when we finished it 👍🏼😃👍🏼

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Paul Judd (JUDDY) Ahhh how exciting! Good luck and yes please, definitely let me know how it goes!! 😃

[@anilsah0870]

very nice cut 👍

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+haslina mohamed thank you Haslina xx

[@Lara-qb4il]

Eres genial ¡

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Muchas gracias! xx

[@lloydmcintyre1019]

Well done

[@karinatayra]

Would you be so kind to give the vanilla cake recipe for make this cake

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi Karina, yes of course, it's a Victoria sponge recipe. Will you be making a 10" square cake? Let me know and I'll send you the quantities. Billie xx

[@jemmaburton7918]

Hi what recipe did you use for the sponge thank you xx

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi Jemma, I used a victoria sponge recipe. If you split it between 2 10" square tins, you'd need 550g butter, 550g sugar, 550g self raising flour, 11 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract xx

[@jemmaburton7918]

SweetieDarlingCakes thank you xx

[@anitapirie2002]

SweetieDarlingCakes and how long would this be baked for and what gas mark or temperature did you use please xx

[@1CbS9]

Where can I find the recipes for your buttercream and the mixture of the cake? X

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

This is my sponge cake recipe, I use the same recipe for cupcakes and big cakes sweetiedarlingcakes.co.uk/recipe/classic-english-vanilla-cupcake-recipe/ and this is my buttercream recipe sweetiedarlingcakes.co.uk/recipe/the-ultimate-buttercream-recipe/ xx

[@1CbS9]

Thank you so much for your help! Did you use double the amount or exactly how it's in your recipe? :)

[@mohammedrusthi529]

wow

[@casallen334]

Hi, can you let me know what quantities you use for you buttercream filling, thanks x

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi Cas, of course, this is my recipe here sweetiedarlingcakes.co.uk/recipe/the-ultimate-buttercream-recipe/ For this cake I'd make a batch of 500g butter and 1kg icing sugar :) xx

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Yeah, it's absolutely fine as long as you use real butter and not margarine. I don't enjoy madeira cake, which is why I prefer a classic sponge recipe xx

[@casallen334]

Many thanks

[@florbarrera2791]

What size of pan did you use on this one?

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+Flor Barrera hi Flor, this was a 10" pan ☺️ xx

[@florbarrera2791]

SweetieDarlingCakes thank you👌

[@helly4530]

Thank you

[@ameliamardell4682]

how much fondant do u need?

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

I don't actually weigh my fondant, I estimate and always use more than I actually need, you can see the excess fondant I have around all of my cakes. I would guess for this size cake it would have been around 1.5kg... sorry I can't be specific with that! Billie x

[@aaliyahlindo4907]

What is the name of the last thing you put on the cake?

[@msepooh1838]

It's fondant

[@michellecobb3827]

Hi there. What flavour cake did you use? Can I have the recipe please

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi Michelle, it's a classic Victoria sponge. For an 8" round you'd want 400g butter, 400g caster sugar, 400g self raising flour, 8 eggs and a tsp vanilla extract. Split it between 2 tins and bake at 160 fan until the cake springs back when pressed x

[@rydapin]

could u be kind enough to let me know the quantities I would need for a number 40 cake?

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi :) I've seen your other comment about needing to know how to do the number 4. Can you send me an email to [e-mail] I have a sheet I can send you that will help with that. Also let me know how many people your '40' cake will need to serve and I'll let you know what sizes would be best. Billie xx

[@rydapin]

SweetieDarlingCakes thank you so much!

[@mwlrecipesforthenextgenera2744]

I would love the 40 sheet if you have it

[@kalyaniprabaharan2359]

Nice

[@emyleevelez]

Hi! What size pans cake did you use?

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

Hi Emylee, this one was a 10" square to start with ☺️

[@emyleevelez]

+SweetieDarlingCakes thank you so much!

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

+emylee velez you're welcome 😘

[@bpprecious07]

how many people does a cake of this size feed?

[@SweetieDarlingCakes]

bpprecious07 Hi ☺️ If you use a 10" square you will get just over 40 portions at 2" x 1" slices xx

[@jmromz3005]

SweetieDarlingCakes

[@mahdisamani3506]

SweetieDarlingCakes lol!!! I can eat this alone😀😂😂😁😁😄😅😅😅😆😉😋😋😋

[@Rania-qe8dc]

From morocco

[@moxie86]

You make it look too easy. Lol